Elster Foundation Agt
Preselected recipients only
Elster Foundation Agt is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $373,900 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$373,900
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $320,000 the year before.
34% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $300,000 | 44 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $320,000 | 47 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $373,900 | 61 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Elster Foundation Agt says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Elster Foundation Agt funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 9 | $110,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $85,700 |
| Virginia | 19 | $75,700 |
| California | 9 | $45,000 |
| New York | 4 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 9 | $16,100 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $8,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Ballet of Florida Inc | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc | Charitable | $27,500 |
| Florida Studio Theatre Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Martinsville-Henry County YMCA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Atlanta Opera Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Fdn | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Ballet | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Piedmont Arts Association | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre | Charitable | $10,000 |
| SPCA of Martinsville and Henry Cnty | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Preparatory School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chatham Hall | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Natural History | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Spreckels Organ Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Carlisle School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Citysprings Theatre Company | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Santa Catalina Island Conservancy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Uss Midway Museum | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Grayson-Jockey Club Research Fdn | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego | Charitable | $5,000 |
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra Assoc | Charitbale | $5,000 |
| Maritime Museum Association of | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ocean Beach Emergency Food Incorpora | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fleet Science Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Elon University | Charitable | $3,000 |
| AAEP FOUNDATION The Foundation for the Horse | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Cornell University | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Alpha Epsilon Phi Foundation Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jane Goodall Inst for Wildlife | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Park School of Buffalo | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wake Forest Uni Baptist Med Ctr | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Junior League of Charlottesville | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Colon Cancer Coalition | Charitable | $1,400 |
| Hospice of Surry County Inc | Charitable | $1,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicole V Acuff
- Douglas R Goldstein
- Amy Gerome-Acuff
- Elizabeth Greer Goldstein
- Dr Elizabeth RG Goldstein
Questions people ask
Does Elster Foundation Agt accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elster Foundation Agt give?
$373,900 in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Elster Foundation Agt?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicole V Acuff (Trustee), Douglas R Goldstein (Trustee), Amy Gerome-Acuff (Trustee) and Elizabeth Greer Goldstein (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Elster Foundation Agt fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and youth programs.